Lorent SALEH, Sakharov Prize 2017, staged the performance "White torture" at the garage of the European Parliament in Brussels. Trapped in a cage, he showed artistically the suffering of his imprisonment and re-created the atmosphere of a torture centre, thanks to lighting effects, special sounds and several volunteers playing the part of policemen or prisoners.

"White torture underground poetry" performance by Lorent Saleh, Sakharov Prize 2017: extracts

David SASSOLI, EP President and Lorent SALEH Sakharov Prize laureate 2017, participates in the ceremony of Sakharov Walk of Freedom, in Brussels. Extracts from the inauguration ceremony.

Sakharov Walk of Freedom: extracts from the inauguration ceremony by David SASSOLI, EP President and Lorent SALEH, Sakharov Prize laureate 2017

David SASSOLI, EP President, meets Lorent SALEH, Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought 2017, representative of the democratic opposition of Venezuela. Lorent SALEH was a political prisoner.

David SASSOLI, EP President meets with Lorent SALEH, 2017 Sakharov Laureate: arrival and roundtable

This clip shows the Laureates of the Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought since 1988 to 2018.

Clip: Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought (1988 - 2018)

This clip shows the Laureates of the Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought since 1988 to 2017.

Clip: Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought (1988 - 2017)

This clip shows the Laureates of the Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought since 1988 to 2019.

Clip: Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought (1988 - 2019)

During the EP plenary session (11-15 December 2017) in Strasbourg, Antonio TAJANI, EP President, Julio BORGES, President of the Venezuelan National Assembly and Antonio LEDEZMA, Mayor of Caracas, 2017 Sakharov Prize laureates, express themselves in front of the press. Mayor of Caracas

(01) Press conference by Antonio TAJANI, EP President, Julio BORGES and Antonio LEDEZMA, 2017 Sakharov Prize laureates: Q&A (13:29 - 13:41)

During the EP plenary session (11-15 December 2017) in Strasbourg, Julio BORGES, President of the National Assembly of Venezuela and Antonio LEDEZMA, former mayor of Caracas, laureates of Sakharov Prize 2017, express themselves.

Sakharov Prize 2017: interview of Julio BORGES and Antonio LEDEZMA, representatives of the Democratic Opposition in Venezuela

During the EP plenary session (11-15 December 2017) in Strasbourg, Lolita CHAVEZ and Bethlehem ISAAK, daughter of Dawit ISAAK, finalists of the Sakharov Prize 2017, express themselves.

Sakharov Prize 2017: interview of Lolita CHAVEZ and Bethlehem ISAAK, daughter of Dawit ISAAK, finalists

During the EP plenary session (11-15 December 2017) in Strasbourg, the Sakharov Prize 2017 is awarded to the Democratic Opposition in Venezuela. Statements by Antonio TAJANI, EP President, Julio BORGES, President of the National Assembly of Venezuela, and Antonio LEDEZMA, Former Mayor of Caracas.

Sakharov Prize 2017: extracts from the award ceremony

(02) Press conference by Antonio TAJANI, EP President, Julio BORGES and Antonio LEDEZMA, 2017 Sakharov Prize laureates : Q&A (13:41 - 13:56)

This clip illustrates the situation of the Venezuelans in their daily life during the political crisis. People are standing in a queue, awaiting the food package, they demonstrated in the streets against the current government. Response on the part of the Venezuelan forces of law. The Democratic Opposition in Venezuela is awarded with the 2017 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.

Clip: Venezuela's Democratic Opposition, 2017 laureate of the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought

This infoclip illustrates the situation in Venezuela, Caracas, and the crossing between Colombia and Venezuela in Cucuta. November 2017.  © The Associated Press. The material is offered for the purpose of providing information and/or education on the European Union until 12/12/2022. The assignment to a third part is not allowed.

Infoclip: Situation in Venezuela

During the EP plenary session (11-15 December 2017) in Strasbourg, Antonio TAJANI, EP President meets with the 2017 Sakharov Prize laureates. Signature of the Golden Book by Julio BORGES, 8th president of the National Assembly of Venezuela, Antonio LEDEZMA, Mayor of Caracas, Leopoldo López Gil and Antonieta Mendoza, parents of Leopoldo López, Victoria Capriles de Ledezma, wife of Antonio Ledezma, Mayor of Caracas, Yamile Saleh mother of Lorent Saleh, Patricia Gutierrez, wife of Daniel Ceballos, mayor of Cristobal, Alejandra Gonzalez, sister of Andrea González, and Yamile Saleh, mother of Lorent Saleh giving presents from political prisoners to Antonio TAJANI, EP President.

Sakharov Prize 2017: Antonio TAJANI, EP President meets with representatives of the Democratic Opposition in Venezuela, 2017 Sakharov Prize laureates

During the joint meeting of Committees AFET/DEVE/DROI in the EP in Strasbourg, MEPs exchange views with the Democratic Opposition in Venezuela Representatives, 2017 Sakharov Prize laureate. Statements by Dubravka ŠUICA (EPP, HR), Vice-Chair of AFET Committee, Pier Antonio PANZERI (S&D, IT), Chair of the Subcommittee on Human Rights , Antonio LEDEZMA, Mayor of Caracas and Sakharov Prize 2017, Leopoldo LOPEZ Sr, father of Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo LOPEZ, and Jamón JÁUREGUI ATONDO (S&D, ES), Chair of the Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly.

Exchange of views with the 2017 Sakharov Prize laureates: extracts from the exchange of views with the Democratic Opposition in Venezuela Representatives

During the EP plenary session (11-15 December 2017) in Strasbourg, an exhibition is organised on the occasion of the awarding of Sakharov Prize 2017. The opening takes place in presence Antonio LEDEZMA, Mayor of Caracas (Sakharov Prize 2017)

Sakharov exhibition: opening of the exhibition in presence Antonio LEDEZMA, Mayor of Caracas (Sakharov Prize 2017)

This Infoclip illustrates: Venezuela, Caracas, Democratic opposition leaders: Julio Borges, President of the Venezuelan National Assembly, Leopoldo López, Antonio Ledezma, Daniel Ceballos, Yon Goicoechea and Lorent Saleh. © The Associated Press. The material is offered for the purpose of providing information and/or education on the European Union until 05/12/2022. The assignment to a third part is not allowed. For any other uses contact AP – www.aparchives.com

Infoclip: Democratic opposition in Venezuela, laureate of the Sakharov Prize 2017

The winner of the 2017 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is decided by Antonio TAJANI, EP President, and political group leaders during the EP Conference of Presidents in Strasbourg. Arrivals and round table

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